About The Author

Publisher of World Soccer Talk, Christopher Harris founded the site in 2005. He has been interviewed by The New York Times, The Guardian and several other publications. Plus he has made appearances on NPR, BBC World, CBC, BBC Five Live, talkSPORT and beIN SPORT.
Harris, who was born and raised in Wales, has lived in Florida since 1984, and supported Swansea City since 1979. Last but not least, he got engaged during half-time of a MLS game.

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San FransiscanOctober 22, 2013

I’m starting to hate the Champions League, only because those idiots are on screen, I really feel sad for Mcbride, he shouldn’t be with those idiots.

There’s no truth to the rumor that FOX Sports are planning on changing the name of the UEFA Champions League pre-match, half-time and post-match coverage with Wynalda/Barton/McBride/Stone to “Inside Joke” or “Guffaw Fest.”

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, since Fox got rid of Fox Soccer, CL coverage is crap on TV. I’ve got Comcast, they only carry FS1 and the only game being shown is Milan-Barcelona. If I wanted to watch Arsenal-Dortmund I would have to subscribe to the Latino package to watch the game (Fox Deportes).

My opinion, the Fox To Go option is a joke. Why should I have to pay extra only only get to watch it on a computer screen (ipad, iphone, laptop, etc).

FS1 needs to show at least 50% of the games on TV (delay, late night ok). They bid for it and now Fox limits coverage.

I know Christopher will disagree with me but with the loss of Fox Soccer for EPL and CL, we in the USA have gone backwards. NBCsp is a joke, limited games, no full replays, FS1 practically no CL coverage, no highlight show.

FOX Soccer had it’s issues (Studio hosts, etc) but for game coverage and game announcers (outside of the use of Gus Johnson – thumbs down), Coverage of games with FS for EPL and CL was far superior.

First I lose Bundesliga with every carrier dropping Goltv, then CL coverage is junk and NBCsp more interested in showing hunting shows then full replay of games. AND, it seems everyone is happy to watch online games on a tiny screens. Crazy.

Christopher, “Comcast also airs FOX Sports 2” maybe in your area but now in the area/city I get comcast – no Fox Sport 2. I’ve checked Fox Sports Net affiliate in my coverage are – no CL games.

As to your comment: “FOX Sports GO app, which is free, which streams live content”, did you read my post?

I wrote: “My opinion, the Fox To Go option is a joke.” but not only applies to Fox but any app or online streaming. I pay cable and sports package to view it on TV on an electronic device such as a smart phone, ipad, computer, etc.

That’s why people get BIG TV’s. We are not in the 1960, 70’s anymore.

Television – TV Big Screen, not tiny screen.

Anyway – my feelings and opinion remains that with the loss of Fox Soccer 100% soccer channel, we in the USA have gone backwards in Soccer coverage on TV.

Even when ESPN had CL, they used their other channels to show games that all providers carried plus the major plus was ESPN had a great 1 hour CL highlight show.

FS does not. It’s going to be a looooong agony till CL and EPL are up for bid again. Maybe beinsports will get CL.